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Flu prevention kits going to Miss. students
The Clarion-Ledger ? November 3, 2009
Students across Mississippi?s eight public universities over the next two weeks will be receiving bags filled with individual hand sanitizer, pocket pack tissues and other informational items relating to flu prevention.
The College Board is distributing the nearly 2,500 bags, funded by the state Department of Health, as part of its efforts to help faculty, students and staff stay healthy and prevent the spread of novel H1N1 ? commonly called swine flu ? and other illnesses.
Business cards with campus health clinic phone numbers and hours of operation have been sent to campus health clinics to be given out to students as part of this same initiative.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that faculty, students and staff exhibiting flulike symptoms stay at their home, dormitory or residence hall until at least 24 hours after they no longer have a fever or signs of a fever.
If resources are available, the CDC also recommends institutions establish methods of maintaining contact with students who are sick.
Some tips for staying healthy include:
Wash hands often with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing.
Carry alcohol-based sanitizer and use frequently;
Clean living quarters frequently, especially shared spaces.
http://www.clarionledger.com/articl...t/Flu-prevention-kits-going-to-Miss.-students
The Clarion-Ledger ? November 3, 2009
Students across Mississippi?s eight public universities over the next two weeks will be receiving bags filled with individual hand sanitizer, pocket pack tissues and other informational items relating to flu prevention.
The College Board is distributing the nearly 2,500 bags, funded by the state Department of Health, as part of its efforts to help faculty, students and staff stay healthy and prevent the spread of novel H1N1 ? commonly called swine flu ? and other illnesses.
Business cards with campus health clinic phone numbers and hours of operation have been sent to campus health clinics to be given out to students as part of this same initiative.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that faculty, students and staff exhibiting flulike symptoms stay at their home, dormitory or residence hall until at least 24 hours after they no longer have a fever or signs of a fever.
If resources are available, the CDC also recommends institutions establish methods of maintaining contact with students who are sick.
Some tips for staying healthy include:
Wash hands often with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing.
Carry alcohol-based sanitizer and use frequently;
Clean living quarters frequently, especially shared spaces.
http://www.clarionledger.com/articl...t/Flu-prevention-kits-going-to-Miss.-students